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Sunday, 31 May 2026

Associated with emotions, tears are a product of lacrimal glands, found in the eyes of most terrestrial vertebrates. Although their primary function i ...

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Brain

Physical activity is equally important for the proper functioning of the brain, as it helps to create new nerve connections.

Medium-intensity aerobic exercise is considered the most effective.

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Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa, often referred to simply as anorexia, is an eating disorder.

The disorder is characterized by low weight, restricted eating, body image disturbances, fear of gaining weight, and an overwhelming desire to be thin. Attempts to lose weight can lead to starvation.

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Deimos

Deimos was discovered by American astronomer Asaph Hall on August 12, 1877, through a telescope at the US Naval Observatory.

It was not discovered accidentally, the astronomer conducted observations precisely to find the planet's natural satellites.

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Ganymede

Ganymede's core is composed of iron, which may be partially liquid and is surrounded by a thick mantle made of silicates.

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Tears

Tears are made up of three layers.

Oily layer–smoothens the tear’s surface and prevents evaporation of other layers Mucous layer–allow ...

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Liver

It consists of four lobes, each made up of eight sections.

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Deimos

The diameter of Deimos during a solar eclipse on Mars is only 2.5 times greater than the diameter of Venus during transit.

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lava

Theoretically, magma can only be studied after it has become lava.

However, in situ magma has been encountered in geothermal drilling on three occasions - twice in Iceland and once in Hawaii.

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Nicotine

Research shows that nicotine (cigarette smoking) may protect against the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Under the influence of nicotine, patients become aroused, have better memory and greater motor skill ...

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Aurora

Auroras take many shapes. They can appear in the form of colored rays, streaks, ribbons, curtains, crowns, arcs, and others.

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17 facts about Titan

The largest of Saturn’s satellites

Titan is the only moon in the Solar System with such a dense atmosphere. It is the second largest moon in the Solar System after Ganymede (Jupiter III ...

18 facts about amber

Fossilized tree resin

Amber is one of the most interesting natural products. It looks like a gemstone, but it is a fossilized tree resin from ancient trees dating back mill ...

16 facts about liver

24/7 laboratory

The liver is one of the most essential human organs. It is extensively multitasking—it produces, filtrates, converts, and stores. It is thanks to the ...

29 facts about NASA

For the Benefit of All

The Cold War, although a grim period in world history, brought an intense rivalry in a space race between the U.S., and the Soviet Union. As a result, ...

16 facts about Aurora

Northern light that has delighted people for centuries

Auroras can be different. Sometimes it is bright and dancing, shimmering with different colors, sometimes it appears still. It has always fascinated p ...

19 facts about Brain

Organic supercomputer

The brain is one of the most important and most fascinating and complex organs in the human body. It is an incredibly plastic command center that over ...

16 facts about Phobos

The larger of two moons of Mars

We do not know the exact origin of this satellite. We know, however, that it is dangerously close to its planet and is in for a catastrophe. It is not ...